How much is the Intercape bus from Johannesburg to Queenstown?

Bus ticket prices have ranged from R420 to R780 this year. Currently, the cheapest available one-way ticket is R560.

How long is the bus ride from Johannesburg to Queenstown?

The average journey by bus takes approximately 11 hours and 32 minutes.

Do pensioners get a discount on Intercape buses?

Yes, senior citizens (60 years and older) qualify for a 15% discount on Intercape Flexi and Full Flexi tickets. Note that Saver tickets do not qualify for this discount.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Johannesburg to Queenstown

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Intercape offers bus tickets from Johannesburg to Queenstown, with 1-way prices having ranged from R420 to R780 during 2026:

The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Johannesburg to Queenstown is R560 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown scheduled to depart Johannesburg at 17:30 on Mon 25 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in Queenstown at 04:30 on Mon 25 May 2026 (duration of 11 hours).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R527 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown departing Johannesburg at 17:30 on Mon 25 May 2026 and arriving in Queenstown at 04:30 on Mon 25 May 2026 (duration of 11 hours).
Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R524, Flexi: R588, Full Flexi: R663. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R524, Flexi: R500, Full Flexi: R564.

The journey takes on average 11 hours and 32 minutes.

Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi

Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.

Feature	Saver	Flexi	Full Flexi
Price Level	Cheapest	Standard	Premium
Luggage Allowance	15 kg (2 pieces max)	20 kg (2 pieces max)	25 kg (2 pieces max)
Seat Reservations	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student)	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure)	25% Fee	15% Fee	10% Fee
Cancellation Policy	75% refund (Must cancel 48h before)	85% refund (Must cancel 24h before)	90% refund (Must cancel 12h before)

Intercape Prices & Schedule from Johannesburg to Queenstown

Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-25 08:04:42

All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).

Route	Coach Type	Depart (Johannesburg)	Arrive (Queenstown)	Full Flexi (ZAR)	Flexi (ZAR)	Saver (ZAR)
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown	Mainliner	12:15pm	12:35am	700	660	660
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown	Mainliner	5:30pm	04:30am	700	620	560
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	6:30pm	05:25am	710	640	560
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Mainliner	7:00pm	06:30am	700	620	580
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown	Mainliner	12:15pm	12:35am	700	620	560
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown	Mainliner	5:30pm	04:30am	700	620	560
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	6:30pm	05:25am	710	640	560
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown	Mainliner	12:15pm	12:35am	700	620	560
Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Budgetliner	5:30pm	06:10am	740	660	600
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown	Mainliner	5:30pm	04:30am	700	620	560
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	6:30pm	05:25am	710	640	560
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown	Mainliner	12:15pm	12:35am	740	660	600
Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Budgetliner	5:30pm	06:10am	700	620	560
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown	Mainliner	5:30pm	04:30am	700	620	560
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein	Mainliner	6:30pm	05:25am	710	640	560
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown	Mainliner	7:00pm	06:30am	780	700	640
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo	Budgetliner	7:30pm	05:40am	720	640	580

Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)

Ticket Type	Lowest Price	Highest Price	Average Price
Saver	420	660	524
Flexi	480	700	588
Full Flexi	550	780	663

Intercape Routes from Johannesburg to Queenstown

Mainliner PTA-QT-PE
Mainliner PTA-GRH-PE
Budgetliner PTA-QT-MTH
Budgetliner PTA-FORT-EL
Mainliner PTA-BLM-EL
Express Mainliner PTA-QT-MTH
Express Budgetliner PTA-ENG-MTH
Mainliner PTA-FORT-GRH-PE
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Queenstown
Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
Pretoria to Port Elizabeth via Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown
Pretoria to East London via Bloemfontein
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Queenstown
Express Pretoria to Mthatha via Engcobo

Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)

The quickest bus takes 10h 10m, slowest 12h 40m, average 11h 32m.

Departures vary from 12:15pm to 7:30pm. Arrivals from 12:35am to 6:40am.

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Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings

From: Johannesburg

Address: Intercape Office at Johannesburg Park Station - Park City Transit Centre - on the corner of Wolmarans and Rissik St in the Johannesburg CBD

Province: Gauteng

Safety Rating: 2/10

Extremely busy transport hub. Very high risk of pickpocketing and scams outside the terminal. Do not walk outside alone, use e-hailing from inside the designated areas.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -26.19704997

Longitude: 28.04221218

Uber Availability: Available.

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Location: View Johannesburg on Google Maps

To: Queenstown

Address: Intercape Office, Cathcart Rd (next to petrol station)

Province: Eastern Cape

Safety Rating: 4/10

Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.

Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218

Latitude: -31.8996093

Longitude: 26.87887

Uber Availability: Available.

Need a safe ride from the station?

Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 Trips

Location: View Queenstown on Google Maps

General Safety considerations

Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.

Why so slow?

You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.

Intercape Bus Tickets from Queenstown to Johannesburg

What about the return journey? View prices and departure times for Intercape buses travelling from Queenstown to Johannesburg.